Mission: Excellence

Your mission starts now. The ICBA LEAD FWD Summit is the nation’s top leadership conference for community bank professionals.

Whether you’re in operations, credit, IT, retail, marketing, or finance, this is where you activate your potential and move your career—and your bank—forward.

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SEPTEMBER 8-9, 2025

Bloomington, Minnesota

Radisson Blu Mall of America

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“Your mission is to lead with excellence—with clear insights, sharp instincts, and bold decisions. Success isn’t luck. It’s how you lead."

The ICBA LEAD FWD Summit is designed to elevate your leadership skills and expand your banking expertise. Over two days, you will experience thought-provoking sessions on essential leadership topics, including courageous conversations, the power of connections, clear communication, problem solving and change management—all crucial skills to navigate today's fast-paced professional landscape.


Uncover Your Mission

This is more than a conference—it’s your license to fulfill your leadership potential. Expect bold insights and skills you can use right away.

  • Command the Room
    Our expert speakers will deliver real strategies and inspiration that help you lead with confidence and vision.

  • Strategic Intel
    Learn practical tools and leadership frameworks tested in the field by the best in banking.

  • Forge Alliances
    Build elite connections with fellow bankers and top talent. These relationships will power your mission long after the Summit ends.

  • Decode the Future of Banking
    Explore the latest in fintech, regulation, and strategy to stay ahead of the curve and lead what’s next.


Make Excellence Your Alias

This is your chance to take the lead, think big, and become an agent of change in your bank and community.

Your mission is clear. Now execute.

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